Woolworths

• Full time opportunity
• Bella Vista location | hybrid working options
• Excellent opportunity for growth within the group

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

The Opportunity

The Senior Functional Consultant works with various key stakeholders to deliver PA (IBM Planning Analytics) functionality. This role will require the candidate to design, build and maintain PA solutions to support critical business processes.

What you’ll do

• Understand and support business processes to meet business requirements.
• Design and implement integrated solutions that span multiple departments, from operations to finance.
• Estimate work effort and participate in solution design forums and discussions.
• Communicate complex solutions to business stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Review and validate functional designs to ensure they meet customer needs.
• Develop, test, and maintain planning and analytics (PA) solutions, ensuring quality and adherence to Agile methodologies.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 development and a strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices, preferably gained in large Australian organisations
• Extensive IT experience in large retail environments, including strategic solution design, technical debt reduction, and success working with offshore TM1/PA development teams.
• Proven leadership skills in managing development teams, leading Scrum processes, and driving positive change by challenging the status quo.
• Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in TM1py and Python programming, with a strong understanding of API technologies and Cubewise tools (Arc, Pulse, and Atmosphere).
• Solution Design & Communication: Proven ability to design and implement cross-functional solutions and translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Estimation: Skilled in estimating work and collaborating effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs) and solution architects across different workstreams.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.